South Africa Washington International Program (SAWIP) 2017 for South African Students

SAWIP will be recruiting a team of emerging leaders from across all disciplines from the universities of Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Stellenbosch and the Western Cape. The selected 20 team members participate in a demanding seven-month development experience which includes community engagement and six-weeks of global and work exposure in Washington, DC.

Application Deadline: Midnight 14th February 2017

Eligible Countries: South Africa

To be taken at (country): USA

Type: Training

Eligibility: SAWIP candidates:

May be from any academic discipline

Must be South African citizens or permanent residents

Must be in their second year (or beyond) of university

Must be prepared for a high demand programme

Must be available to participate in the international component of the program from 10 June to 24 July 2017

Must be between the age of 19 – 25 years

Must be currently studying at the University of Cape Town, the University of Johannesburg, the University of Stellenbosch, the University of Pretoria or the University of the Western Cape

Must have a record of community engagement and leadership, with a strong service ethic

Should envisage themselves as future leaders in South Africa

Duration and Number of Scholarships: The selected 20 team members participate in a demanding seven-month development experience which includes community engagement and six-weeks of global and work exposure in Washington, DC.